By Mary Sisk
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — Gas prices in the city have fallen an average of about 12 cents per gallon in the past week, following a jump in prices a week ago.
According to GasBuddy’s survey of 139 stations in Rockford, the average price sits at $4.07 per gallon, which is 20 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and 64 cents higher than a year ago.
The national average has also dropped, falling nearly 3 cents per gallon in the last week to an average $3.76 per gallon.
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“After rising the week prior, the national average has changed directions again, posting a modest weekly decline with prices dropping in a majority of states,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “With oil prices remaining volatile, the outlook is murky, but I’m hopeful in the lead up to Thanksgiving we’ll see prices declining in more states, while others may not be quite as lucky.”
The cheapest station in Rockford was priced at $3.59 and the most expensive at $4.49, according to GasBuddy.
Nov. 14 gas prices | 10-year history
Year | Rockford average per gallon | national average
2021 | $3.42 | $3.40
2020 | $2.13 | $2.13
2019 | $2.56 | $2.62
2018 | $2.67 | $2.67
2017 | $2.63 | $2.57
2016 | $2.02 | $2.15
2015 | $2.20 | $2.17
2014 | $3.97 | $2.90
2013 | $3.25 | $3.18
2012 | $3.54 | $3.44
Source: GasBuddy
This article is by Mary Sisk. Email her at msisk@rockrivercurrent.com or follow her on Instagram at @maryrrcurrent